John Teagarden, Journal contributor

Colton Byram of Mound City, center, is flanked by Fort Worth Stock Show officials after winning the $100,000 added Xtreme Bull Riding at Fort Worth, Texas, on Jan. 21. (Photo by James Phifer) By John Teagarden Journal contributor FORT WORTH, Texas – Mound City bull rider Colton Byram emerged as the biggest winner at the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Xtreme “Bulls Night Out” held at the Fort Worth Stock Show Jan. 20-21. The Xtreme Bulls are standalone bull riding events held...

J.R. Stratford, who was slated to compete in the Prairie Circuit finals later this week, rides bull Jim Dandy out of the chute at the Linn County rodeo last summer. Stratford's ride, which was a thrill to watch for local rodeo fans, won the event with a score of 94. (Terri Abrahamsen / Chute Rodeo Images). Press release Ruth Nicolaus, spokeswoman After careful consultation with veterinarians, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Women’s Pro Rodeo Association (WPRA), we...

Shawn VanVlack holds on during the bareback bronc event at past Linn County rodeo. Fair organizers say this year a record number of...